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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.74, 1,053.84 and 337.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.74, 1,053.84 and 337.70 is: 506.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.74 : 1,053.84 = 337.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.74/1,053.84 = 337.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.74x = 1,053.84 × 337.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.74x = 355,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,881.77/702.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.42

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